Causes for mold in homes

Mold is a type of fungus that consists of small organisms that grow but in order for it to grow it needs some conditions and we at SERVPRO of Napa County want you to be aware of it:

Mold spores

A food source (eg wood, drywall, cotton)

Darkness (mold can't grow under ultraviolet light)

Warmth (mold can't grow in freezing temperatures)

Oxygen

Moisture (eg water leaks, humidity)

Enough time (most molds can begin to grow in 24-48 hours if the conditions are right)

Your home has almost all the conditions for mold to grow, the only one of the list you can help control is moisture. In other words, the difference between whether mold grows in your home or not comes down to whether you have a moisture problem.